F150 test results -Car and Driver

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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Is Even Quicker Than Expected


At 4.0 seconds flat to 60 mph, Lightning is a very appropriate name.


8We've just tested a 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning, a top Platinum trim with a $93,609 sticker price.


It's far and away quicker than any other F-150, running neck and neck with a Mustang Mach 1 through the quarter-mile.


It's also far quieter than other F-150s and more than 300 pounds lighter than a Rivian R1T, but the brakes faded significantly during our testing.

It's hard to imagine anyone not being blown away by the heroic shove of the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning's two electric motors making a combined 580 horsepower and 775 pound-feet of torque. Nail the throttle from rest and 60 mph arrives in 4.0 seconds flat, on its way to a 12.7-second quarter-mile at 107 mph, just before it hits its 110-mph governed top speed.

Our test vehicle was a top-trim Platinum that includes the larger, 131.0-kWh battery pack, and, with a couple of minor options, wore a sticker price of $93,609. The performance of this first electric F-150 positively dominates any other in Ford's truck lineup, including the Raptor, by more than a second in either metric. Even a Mach-E GT is no quicker in the quarter-mile. And a Mustang Mach 1 would have to be exceptionally well driven to open up the narrowest of gaps in the quarter. The Rivian R1T is substantially quicker—nearly a second in the quarter-mile—and is still the quickest pickup we’ve ever tested. But, surprisingly, in our 30–50-mph and 50–70-mph passing tests, the Lightning essentially ties the Rivian (0.1 second quicker in the former, and 0.1 second slower in the latter). Where the R1T's 908 pound-feet of torque is ramped in smoothly, the Lightning's 775 pound-feet hits hard when smacking the accelerator, to the point that it chirps the front tires at speeds up to 30 mph or so, which tends to generate spontaneous giggles from the power-drunk pilot standing on the pedal.


Braking was a different story, with the Lightning's stoppers fading significantly during our six-stop routine from 70 mph. Although it delivered a solid 180-foot stop (we report the second-best number of the six), after the third one a warning light came on to indicate the brakes were overheating, along with significant fade and smoke, to the point that the truck couldn't keep ABS engaged on the later stops. Although our test may seem extreme, it gives us pause about using the upper reaches of the Lightning's maximum 10,000-pound towing capacity (8500 pounds max for Platinum trims like ours). Many other pickups handle the abuse without complaint, including the heavier Rivian.


That's right: at 6855 pounds, our top-trim Lightning Platinum, 1500-pound battery pack and all, weighed more than 300 pounds less than the smaller R1T. That's also within 100 pounds of a Ram 1500 TRX. Until now, we never thought we'd be impressed by the mass of anything this heavy. But, in light of the Hummer EV's 9000-pound curb weight, the Lightning is practically a Miata. (That might be overstating it, but the Lightning is nearly a Miata lighter than the Hummer).


In addition to being the quickest F-150, the Lightning is also the quietest. We measured a mere 65 decibels at a steady 70-mph cruise. That's solidly quieter than both the R1T and any other F-150. Although some may think all EVs are similarly silent, wind and road noise are still significant factors at highway speeds, and the hulking Lighting pulls off the impressive feat of being quieter than any Tesla we've ever tested.


Maximum cornering certainly isn't the Lightning's forte, but it put up a decent 0.77 g on the skidpad, which is in the ballpark with other full-size trucks.


Get it pointed in a straight line, though, and prepare to be wowed.

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[LoneStar]

Of all that, it's the quieter and lighter part that is most impressive to me, and a bit odd.

 

[Dark-Fx]

The Rivian R1T is substantially quicker—nearly a second in the quarter-mile—and is still the quickest pickup we’ve ever tested.

My truck ran 11.55 in the quarter mile. With the underbody protection and spare tire installed. I think C&D tested the Rivian with 20" AT tires.

 

[Monkey]

Their braking comments are a interesting. When I attended the Lighting ride along event, they were punching the accelerator and getting the truck to 90MPH or just a fuzz under on EVERY LAUNCH, all day long and then hard braking to take the first curve. Did a slalom with some more aggressive turning and braking and it had ample brakes to keep doing it. I said all day, but they started doing this at about 2:00PM and went until 6:00PM, so 4 hours. I got my ride at about 4:30... Could not tell where the battery was at for charge level as the screen was not properly reporting, so said the driver and the battery display showing it was still about 80%.

 

[Scoiatael]

Of all that, it's the quieter and lighter part that is most impressive to me, and a bit odd.

This is in line with what youtubers were saying at the San Antonio event. F150 Lightning is super quiet, especially the motors.

Being lighter isn't too surprising either. Ford has a lot more experience designing vehicles, and it also shares a lot of things with the ICE F150.

 

[Count Orlok]

Makes me even more excited for my Lightning. Funny thing about the Raptor comparison is my hybrid F-150 does 0-60 in 5.3 without all the hooptie garbage that is glued on the raptor.

 

[MilliM]

My build week was this week and blend date was today, but no update on the order page or modules popping yet. Last weeks builds’ modules started popping in the last couple days, so hoping I see signs of life by end of next week.

 

[mini2nut]

Nice! My XLT build is scheduled for the week of July 11th. My truck has already been assigned a VIN by the factory.

I sent an e-mail to Rivian 2-days ago asking for an estimated R1T delivery window. I never got a response.

 

[R1Sky Business]

Nice! My XLT build is scheduled for the week of July 11th. My truck has already been assigned a VIN by the factory.

I sent an e-mail to Rivian 2-days ago asking for an estimated R1T delivery window. I never got a response.

R1T ....by the end of the year

 

[mini2nut]

I configured the OC interior so I am aware it would be fall at the earliest.

I have my R1T test drive coming up soon. I will compare the experience it to my early August Lightning delivery. I might be selling the Lightning for the R1T whenever it arrives. I do like the smaller form factor of the R1T.

 

[kylealden]

This is in line with what youtubers were saying at the San Antonio event. F150 Lightning is super quiet, especially the motors.

Being lighter isn't too surprising either. Ford has a lot more experience designing vehicles, and it also shares a lot of things with the ICE F150.

Also two fewer motors (and corresponding electronics), no built in tonneau, smaller wheels, and a few other things that can easily add up to 300lbs even in a smaller package.

 

[MilliM]

It’s good to have options. I flipped from OC to black in my R1S, but went back to OC since that’s what I actually want, and it presumably gives me more time with the Lightning before the R1S arrives.

Depending on how things go with the Lightning and R1S, one option may be to sell the P*2 and keep them both, but as of now I’m leaning toward selling the R1S unless we really love it (or unless my wife really prefers it over the P*2).

That said, I’ve never owned a truck, so it’s clearly possible I’ll decide a full size truck isn’t for us.

 

[mini2nut]

No worries. The Lightning resale value should be high due to low production numbers and super high demand.

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